Sand-green golf cup



Nov. 36,1926. 1,603,744

J. H. HIRT SAND GREEN GOLF CUP Filed August 25, 1926 A INVENTOR.

use? H- Hm Patented Nov. 30, 1926.

id'lilflfT STA .'l' P A TENT @FF IC E JOSEPH H. HRT, O-F IDORRAISTCE`KANSAS.

Application led August 25, 1926.

This invention relates to' golfcups and has for itsprimary object` theprovision of a device particularly adapted for use where the golf coursehas sand greens in lieu of grass greens.

One of the objects of my invention is to provide a sandy green golf cupwhich is constructed. in such a manner that a constant cleaningof thesame is unnecessary.

Heretofore golf cups used on sandy greens readily filled with sand andVhad to be cleaned each time the green was rolled or dragged. Thiscleaning often comprised the dipping of the sand from the bottom of ashallow cup and was exceedingly unsatisfactory. In view of this7 myinvention contemplates the provision of a comparatively deep cup whichis' supported within a hollow casing` which is buried in the ground andanchored in that position so that when the cup is lifted to be cleaned,the casing will remain xed. A yet further object of this invention isthe provision of a golf cup of the character mentioned which includesmeans for drainingY the same, as well as a flag); and ball holder whichprecludes the rolf ball from dropping clear to the bottom ot thecomparatively deep cup when it is dropped in the cup.

The accompanying drawing illustrates the preferred form of the inventionand it is desired not to be limited to the specic construction showntherein.

Tn the accompanying drawing:

Figure 1 is a vertical central section of a 'and green lgolf cup made inaccordance with my invention;

Fin. 2 is plan view of the same;

Fig. 3 is a cross section of the device talren on line lll-IH of Figure1,

Fig'. fi is a side elevation of the cup proper showing the same entirelyremoved from the outer casing; and

Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical section of the upper part ofthe casing showing the manner in which the inner cup is suspended.

Similar reference characters refer to like parts throughout the severalviews and the numeral 6 designates a hollow tubular casing having;rout-turned lugs 7 formed at its lowermost end whereby the casing issecurely anchored in the ground when it is sunk as shown in Figure 1.The upper end of this casing` 6 has an inturned roll 8 which performsthe function of a spacer for the inserm No. 131,420.

ner cup 9 which` is suspendedl within the casing,r 6; Als isillustrated, the casinggGy is comparatively deep, which permits the useof a long or deep cup 9. This cup 9 is formed with an annular llangearound its upper edge which rests upon roll 8 when the same is inposition. Through this construction a space 12 is formed between thewalls of cup 9 and casing" 6 which allo-ws unobstructed removal of thecup when it is desired to dump sand therefrom. Also,

the cup is shorter than the casing, which provides a space between thebottom thereof and the lower edge or bottom of casing 12. In manyinstances sand will work beneath flange 10 and fall down around cup 9.This space 12 allows the sand to drop clear below the cup and not besuspended between the walls where it will bind the cup and casingtogether.

Cup 9 is closed by the bottom member 13 which has a drain opening 14etherethrough. Also a series or" drain openings 15 are formed in the sideof cup 9 which permits water to flow therefrom even after the cup ispartially filled with sand. To catch the golf ball and to hold the flag,a web 16 is secured by rivets or analogous means 17 within cup 9 at apoint comparatively near the upper or open end. This web will permit ofthe sand falling; to the bottom of the cup, yet affords a clean cupwhenever the player approachesl the same. It is notable through this construction a considerable amount of sand may be allowed to accumulate inthe lower por tion of cup 9 before it is necessary to pull it from itssupportingr casingr 6. Gnly after the sand has filled cup 9 to a levelabove that of the web 16 will it inconvenience the player in any way.This entire device may be constructed ot `.Q'alvanized sheet metal andthe depth of cup 9 varied to suit conditions.

Having thus described my invention what I claim is new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

1. A device of the character described comprising; a casing, a cupmember suspended within said casing and a ball supporting means withinthe cup member.

2. A device of the character described comprising a casing, a cup membersuspended within said casing and a ball supporting web within the cup,said casing having means for spacing the wall of said Cup member fromthe wall of said casing.

3. A device of the character described comprising' a Casing, a Cupmember suspendw ed Within seid casing, cooperating' means integral withthe casing and cup 'for holding;- the side Walls thereof apart and meansfor draining Said cup.

1l. A device of Jthe character described Comprising a Casing', a spacingroll around the upper edge of said casing, a cup suspended Within saidcasing having; an annular flange adapt-ed to rest on Seid roll andaplurality of drain openings in said cup.

A device of the Character described oon'iprising` L easing, a Cup Withinsaid Casing :ind means for holding the Walls of said cup in spacedrelation to the Walls of the Casing, said Cup being Shorter than thecasing and extending inwardly from one end thereof whereby a space isformed Completely therearound.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature this 14th day ofAugust, 1926.

JOSEPH H. HIRT.

